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H13 LDS

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

93,544 mi
Last recorded93,544 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 LDS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 93,544 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 92,856 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 92,097 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 91,822 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 91,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 91,009 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 90,313 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Slight play in steering rack mounting bush

Pass 5 May 2020 89,571 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 89,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 89,374 miles

All tyres side walls slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 88,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 88,930 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 88,887 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight movement in steering rack mountings

Pass 17 Oct 2012 88,007 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 88,007 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 86,720 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 86,720 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 85,415 miles

Slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 13 Oct 2010 85,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 19 Oct 2009 84,540 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 83,717 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 82,972 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 82,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 81,766 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 81,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 80,976 miles

slight p.a.s. fluid seapage from resevoir

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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H13 LDS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 74,717 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H13 LDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 30 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H13 LDS registered?

H13 LDS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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